Devoted dad runs triathlon carrying his teenager daughter

[Major Nikon]

'She is my heart and I am her legs': Devoted dad runs triathlon carrying his teenager daughter with cerebral palsy because she loves being outdoors

A devoted father has completed a triathlon carrying his 13-year-old cerebral palsy-afflicted daughter across land and through water so that she could complete the gruelling event.

Rick van Beek's feat of endurance and show of love for his daughter Madison have led many to call the man from Byron Center, Michigan the 'father of the century'.

But it is not the first race of its kind for van Beek, who said he has participated in more than 70 events, including half-marathons, triathlons and other outdoor races, as part of 'Team Maddy'.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2188373/Rick-van-Beek-Devoted-dad-runs-triathlon-carrying-teenager-daughter-cerebral-palsy.html

[shenmue]

1. Okay, I'm going to cry.

Yay!

[daleanime]

2. I hear ya.

But for some reason having a little trouble seeing right now.

[Warren DeMontague]

3. I have a relative with CP.

Beautiful. Thanks for that.

[Major Nikon]

4. I do too

I just think this dad should be an inspiration to all dads if not to all people.

[Warren DeMontague]

5. Absolutely.

It just brings it home all that much more.